National Sports

There are injury risks in unprecedented NBA restart after four-month hiatus

If a high-performance athlete was a violin, Stuart Phillips says he or she would be a Stradivarius. Famous for their rich quality of sound, Stradivarius violins perform at unparalleled levels. The precious instruments take special caring.

Jul 21, 2020 2:47 PM Read more >

Sonny Bill draws interest from NRL clubs in light of Wolfpack sitting out season

TORONTO — NRL teams have wasted little time eyeing Wolfpack star Sonny Bill Williams in the wake of Toronto's announcement it will sit out the remainder of the 2020 Super League season.

Jul 21, 2020 1:58 PM Read more >

More woes for Whitecaps as starting goalkeeper is sidelined with broken thumb

The Vancouver Whitecaps, whose roster has been ravaged in recent weeks, are down to one goalkeeper for their final group game Thursday against Chicago Fire SC at the MLS is Back Tournament.

Jul 21, 2020 12:48 PM Read more >

NHL names Draisaitl, MacKinnon, Panarin as finalists for Hart Trophy

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl, Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon and New York Rangers left-wing Artemi Panarin are the finalists for the 2020 Hart Trophy.

Jul 21, 2020 11:30 AM Read more >

Portman group will bring NWSL to Los Angeles in 2022

Actress Natalie Portman and venture capitalist Kara Nortman lead a group that will bring an expansion National Women's Soccer League team to the Los Angeles area in 2022. The team, tentatively named Angel City, will bring the league to 11 teams.

Jul 21, 2020 9:21 AM Read more >

Former B.C. Lions kicker Ted Gerela passes away at the age of 76

VANCOUVER — Ted Gerela, a former kicker with the B.C. Lions, has died. He was 76. The Lions confirmed Gerela's passing Monday night. The cause of death wasn't divulged. Gerela was born in Sarrail, Alta., but grew up in Powell River, B.C.

Jul 21, 2020 8:17 AM Read more >

Manitoba and Saskatchewan offer financial support to be chosen as CFL hub

WINNIPEG — A bidding war erupted Monday as the governments of Manitoba and Saskatchewan offered up public money to convince the Canadian Football League to set up a one-city, abbreviated season.

Jul 20, 2020 6:04 PM Read more >

Jack McIlhargey remembered as one of most 'respected and loved' Canucks

VANCOUVER — Former Vancouver Canucks defenceman and coach Jack McIlhargey has died. The Canucks confirmed the death on Monday. The Edmonton native was 68.

Jul 20, 2020 5:28 PM Read more >

Puck drop around the clock: NHL teams face varying game times in season reboot

CALGARY — The puck dropping at all hours when the NHL resumes would be strange if life weren't strange already, according to Winnipeg Jets head coach Paul Maurice. Game times when the 24-team qualifying round starts Aug. 1 range from noon to 10:45 p.

Jul 20, 2020 4:06 PM Read more >

Future of Toronto Wolfpack in doubt with news it will to sit out rest of 2020

TORONTO — The future of the Toronto Wolfpack was thrown in doubt Monday with news the transatlantic rugby league team will sit out the rest of the 2020 Super League season.

Jul 20, 2020 3:49 PM Read more >